My beauty buys and favorites December / January….

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Hi guys,
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I am back with another recap of my tried and tested beauty products from the last two months. Wow – time is indeed moving fast. There had been some pieces I got for Christmas and some I got as a Christmas present but they are still available and in fact have not much to do with Christmas.


Weleda almond face lotion
I am almost always on the search for a new face lotion which works for my skin. I have tried from oils to mists to water-based lotions and somehow I haven´t found a product I am satisfied yet. I got this face lotion from Weleda about six weeks ago and I do like it. It is for combination skin which I have and it hydrates my skin enough to not wake up to itching skin in the morning BUT the smell is so bad. Do you remember playing wiht PlayDo as a child? This immediately reminded me of that. Same smell as the modeling clay I played with when I was a child.



IsaDora Cover Up foundation and concealer in color 62 nude
This was one product I was lucky to get cause it is awesome. I have never used this brand before so I wasn´t quite interested in getting their products but my MIL gave a product sample to me at the beginning of December which matched my skin color perfectly, so I gave it a try and I have been using it ever since. Already got the full size. The coverage of this product is awesome. You only need one and a half (or even just one pump, depends on what tool you are using to apply) pump of foundation and it covers your skin evenly and hides blemishes or red spots perfectly. I am using nude and the color works perfectly for me. You can´t tell a difference The only tiny downside is, that it needs to set in for about 5 minutes. So you should really wait a little before applying powder or blush.
essence lash princess sculpted volume mascara
This one was a recommendation of a beauty blogger (Emily from The Sweetest Thing). She was raving about it on her Instagram and so I thought I might give it a try cause I only have one mascara I like and use. This product is great. I don´t know if it is the formula or the brush by itself or those two combined but it makes the perfect mascara. She told that this one would sell out quickly and she was right. It took me about 4 weeks to find it. For 3 Euros you can´t go wrong so be sure to get some back-ups too cause you don´t want to miss using this product.



Estée Lauder Sumptous Volume Lifting mascara
If you don´t have a budget you have to look at or you wan´t to splurge on a mascara I would definitely recommend this mascara. I have tried it the weeks before I got the one from essence and I loved it just as much. It shapes your lashes perfectly and gives them more length. The brush also divides all the hairs so it looks like you have a super thick lashes. It is about 25 Euro but it lasts a long time so I would definitely recommend this one.



MAC satin lipstick in color Snob
I am a huge lover of all lipsticks and especially when it comes to MAC lipsticks I am out of my mind. Since I am a frequent reader of Pink Peonies and this is Rachel´s favorite color to wear I ordered it too cause I loved the look of the color on her pictures. She combined it with the MAC lipliner in color Soar but I didn´t end up liking the combo since the frame around your lips is in a much darker shade then and I never was a fan of this trend but I love both color and I am using them frequently but not combined. The lipstick has a satin finish which is a really nice change to all the matte lipsticks I´ve been using on a daily base. Also the color is such a nice and fresh pink shade but it has a little blueish undertone.



MAC lipliner in Soar
This was the first lipliner I ever purchased from MAC and I really love it. It works for many of my darker pink lipsticks. You could also use it as a lipstick too cause it last pretty long and the color is a matte one which is so trenday and it doesn´t dry out your lips at all.



MAC strobe cream
I got this as a little giveaway for my Black Friday order. It is the perfect size for travel. I am using it for my under eye area and I have been loving it so far. This size is about 18 Euro and it might last pretty long cause you only need a teeny tiny bit of this product otherwise you are shining really bad. This mostly has its use at the end of the week cause I am getting more tired every day and this creates a nice glow. Would definitely recommend this.



Essie nail polish Angora Cardie and Jamaica Me Crazy
Of course there had to be two new nailpolishes this month – what only two!! – but I have my eye on Spring colors too now. 
I got the color Angora Cardie the most posted color on the whole social media scene – so I might be the last person who got this color so late. It is kind of a dark dusty rose shade and I love it. The color is so so pretty. In fact it suits for every season and I now understand why the color is so famous.
Another one I got was the color Jamaica Me Crazy. In fact I didn´t want this one first cause I actually  went for Bahama Mama but I already had a similar shade. Jamaica me crazy is the perfect mixture of pink and purple and it love that it has a metallic finish. After all the mattes everywhere it is time to get some new glam onto my nails.

Gucci Bloom perfume
I got this for Christmas and I love it. I already used it before cause I got small samples from time to time and the smell is just too delicious. It is fresh and flowery but with a hint of sweetness. Also the flacon reminds of the 70´s style.  



Wella Wellaflex volume spray
 Bought this at the drug store cause my mom stole my Living Proof volume product and I needed one right away so I couldn´t wait for the order to arrive. In fact it is pretty good for the price. I think it is about 4 Euro. I used it after washing my hair and then I dried my hair upside down and after combing through the volume stayed. But you should be careful with the amount your are using cause if it is too much it kind of glues your hair together and leavea such a gross sticky feel.




  
L´occitane hand creme
This was a great find. I got a sample size to try it out and found the hand creme of my dreams. The smell is awesome. Just so good and it is really thick and nourishing. I am always on the hunt for a great hand cream since working with dry paper the whole day makes my hands so dry that they start hurting from time to time. The price is a little high but I definitely would recommend this if you want something great smelling and nourishing at once.

Is there anything you want me to try ?

I have been ordering some new products already. 

Thanks for stopping by. Take care. See you.
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My top drug store make-up products and two beauty looks for Christmas….

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Look #1
Classic Christmas Red
Sally Hansen nail polish in 570 Right Said Red 
Manhattan Lip Laquer matte effect in red
L´oréal False Lash Superstar X Fiber mascara
Manhattan powder blush in golden brown
Coastal Scents Go Palette Cairo
Smashbox Highlighter palette in Pearl (I know not a drug store product but I love it)
Maybelline Master Smokey eyeliner in smoky black
Maybelline Cushion foundation in 01 Natural Ivory

Look #2
Shiny brown
Maybelline Master strobing highlighter in 100 light
artdeco Art Couture nail polish in 835 Ivy Green
L´oréal Paris Perfect match minerals finishing powder
Manhattan nail polish in 114 Diamond Dust
Maybelline Color Sensationals matte metallic in 35 Steel Chic
L´oréal False Lash Superstar X Fiber mascara
Manhattan powder blush in Golden Brown
Maybelline Cushion foundation in 01 Natural Ivory

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Hi guys,

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since we are at the beginning of the Christmas weeken I am not only outfit planing but also make-up planing. My go to beauty products for Christmas time include lots of glitter, shimmer and deep bold colors. A must have is a deep red lipstick like this one I recently got. The color is a beautiful rich red matte shade.

I also opt for a much more dramatic eyeshadow than during the other months. A brown, black or even olive smokey eye can look really cool with a sequin dress.  

I got two make-up looks for you today. A classic Christmas look with lots of red and a trendy look with metallic brown, dark green and sparkles.

Both looks are created with my favorite drug store products. Each one is under 15 € and should be available all the time.


Which are your favorites ? Do you prefer classic or trendy ?


Thanks for stopping by. Take care. See you.

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Beauty gift sets under 20 € for collegues, friends as stocking stuffer or just for yourself….

Rituals gift set / Kneipp gift set / Lancôme gift set / EOS gift set / Allessandro gift set / EOS peppermint holiday edition / Rituals body lotion / candle similar

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Hi guys,
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Christmas time is gift set time and gift sets are something I love. They are always designed so beautiful with so much love and from year to year I can´t decide which ones to take so I am always having too much. This year I have broken it down to a total of five. All under 20 € and for different people in your life. 
I love their products and usually use one line at a time. Last year the Happy Buddha gift set was given to me (I had used the Sakura before) and I found a new favorite. There are always sample sizes innside of all the products the linie includes. Great to try and find out your favorites and I am also always saving the boxes cause they are just the prettiest. 
Perfect for – mom, grandma, sister, collegue, girl friend, mother-in-law, stocking stuffer

This is a set I thought looked really cool cause of the wooden print outside. It has a tart scent and is a two in one which is prefered by a lot of men (also by mine) cause it is way more practical than using two different things – oh boy!. I think it was under 10€.
Perfect for – hubby, dad, brother, granddad, collegue, minimalist, stocking stuffer
I have seen this and absolutely fell in love cause it is just the cutest. The pink packaging, the cute miniature products and the Eifel Tower – sold. This is perfect if you have someone who wants to try out luxury products first before buying them. This would also make a great gift if you have a teenager in your family which just starts using make-up or even just for yourself.
Perfect for –  sister, beauty lover, girl friend, stocking stuffer

I wanted to have this for myself but I also got a second one cause I think this is a set you get one of the best deals with in drug store products. It costs 12 € and has a value of  16 € so in fact you get one of the products for free and all the original sizes.
Perfect for everyone who loves vanilla.

This set includes the top three popular nail colors of 2017 which I think is not bad at all. You have a choice and are always on trend by wearing one these. It really is nice to have the smaller size to try them out before spending a lot on the normal size. This would be perfect for a beauty and make-up lover in your family or among your friends.

You see there are great gift sets for a reasonable price out there which also make the gift receiver happy and you don´t have to spend a fortune on presents.

I hope that helped a little. I have listed some more sets in the widget below. Each and everyone 20€ or under. Have fun shopping and even more fun gifting.

Thanks for stopping by. Take care. See you.

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Monthly beauty favorites November….

Ardell brow sculpting gel /  L´oréal 2in1 base and top coat / Garnier micell facial toner / Garnier eye make-up remover / Artdeco fixing powder / Shiseido eyebrow palette color BR603 / Ardeco nail polish 835 ivy green – 673 red volcano / 4LOU vanity bag / Naissance castor oil / EOS peppermint lip balm / real techniques blush brush / Rituals candle

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Hi guys, 
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another month is over and Christmas is almost here now so besides all the other things I am preparing for the most wonderful time of the year I am still testing out the new products I got for you. 
Ardell brow sculpting gel
I got this since I was reading so much about brows lately and I hate that mine are looking in every direction when I get home. Yes they might be too long but they should stay where they are. I am not lying to you first I did not know if I would like it cause it has such a jelly consistency and I am not quite sure if it does the trick for me. I really have strange brows. But I am definitely gonna incorporate this into my daily beauty routine. It does hold for a few hours but not the whole day. Although the price is more than okay and the smell is awesome.  
4Lou Too Glam to give a Damn vanity case
I saw it and I had to have it. Isn´t it the coolest?! There are different texts available. Also love this one. The pouch is made of a thick linen material and since it isn´t the biggest it is perfect for your handbag. To carry your make-up or too carry your medicines and other stuff you take with you. It is about 20€ and I would buy it definitely again.
I first saw this on Olivia Jeanette´s insta stories and I was curious. I got this two weeks ago and I have been using it for about ten days now but it is just to early to say if there are any results. If not it is okay cause it is only about 3€. Stay tuned.

 Artdeco nailpolish in – 673 red volcano
835 ivy green
For upcoming Christmas there should be two colors outstanding among the others in your closet. Red and green – my all time Christmas favorites. I love the ardeco nailpolishes cause they are high pigmented, last a long time and have a reasonable pricing.



EOS peppermint lip balm – limited edition for Christmas 
I am absoluetly obsessed with this. This is the perfect balm for Christmas time. If you could only know how much I love candy canes in my hot chocolate you would totally understand. You definitely need this if you won´t miss the Christmas smell wherever you go.



I know I have had brow pencils from different brands the last two month and I thought I would prefer them over a powder but I wasn´t really satisfied – although I liked them and will definitely keep them and use them until they are used up. But the brow palette is perfect I love it. I got the color medium and it fits perfectly for my dark blonde eyebrows. I am only using the light shade. The brush isn´t really good so I am using my own. The powder is high pigmented so you won´t need a ton of the product and I think it is totally worth the 23 €.
 This style is a limited edition, I think it might only be available through the holidays. First I wanted all of them but I slowed myself down and thought about which one I could possibly need and I went for the blush brush. It is the best I own now. I has the right amount of solidity and it takes the right amount of product to get some nice color onto your cheeks. And the glitter guys reflects so beautiful in the light!!!!
This smells amazing. So so good. 
I first thought this could work as a sample size cause it really is small but after playing around with it I found out you really need a teeny tiny bit of the powder if you don´t want to use it for Halloween cause since it is translucent it covers and it is buildable.

 L´oréal 2in1 base and top coat
I have only used this as a top coat so far. I don´t like the thought on using this as a base coat since I have a trusted one from essie. But it works really great as a top coat. Dries quick and doesn´t get scratches or chips so easily. For 8 € it also has a great price point and since I have a lot of the L´oréal nail polishes I like using the matching products.

Garnier eye make-up remover
Just another addition. I am really satisfied how it takes of my eye make-up and for the price of 4 € there isn´t a  thing to complain.

Garnier micell facial toner 
Throughout the years I have been using so many facial toner I don´t know if they would be even countable. I had some which smelled awful, I had expensive and cheap ones. I tried trendy ones and some which where on the market forever. I had so many toners which left a gross and sticky feel on my skin but then came Garnier. It is the first one I don´t have to clean my face afterwards cause it is light and has no smell.

Rituals candle
They make some of the best candles on the market. I love Yankee Candles but they are a little better. A little more expensive too but you can have the smell of your favorite shower gel also in your living room now. Perfec addition for a cozy weekend indoors. 

Do you have any favorites ? 

Thanks for stopping by. Take care. See you.

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